Winter Twist 2:
Pointed Pen Italic with Josie Brown
Class Description
Sales for this class are now closed
As part of our 2021 Winter Twist series, we welcome you to join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn the art of pointed pen italic with Josie Brown.
This 2½ hour workshop will take the pointed nib on a journey to construct an elegant, yet authentic Italic script which imitates the broad-edged pen but allows for greater freedom, instant variation and plenty of personal expression.
We will begin with clear letterform construction, understanding how to gain the signature shaped cursive ligatures, the range of possible serifs and add in some alternative forms of capitals. We’ll look at aspects of spacing and how to build rhythm which will maintain consistency of form. This will be followed by a whistle-stop tour of the many possible variations – of size, weight, angularity, compression, etc., and then a set task using these in a natty and useful design brief. There’ll be examples to explore the variations – focusing on seasonal greetings offering ideas for this time of year.
Join our pointed pen Winter Twist series
On this page, you’ll find all of the details about our second class in the Winter Twist series, Pointed Pen Italic with Josie Brown.
To find out the details of the other two Winter Twist classes, visit the pages via the button links below.
Find out more about Bonnie Noehr’s Weaver Writing
Find out more about Mike Kecseg’s Versal Caps
Class Details
Josie Brown’s Pointed Pen Italic
Saturday 23rd October
7pm BST
via Zoom £25
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Joining this class gives you access to:
2.5 hours of learning (1 x recorded Zoom session providing 2 hours of instruction and 30 minutes of Q&A).
A YouTube link to the Zoom recording to watch until 21st November (7am GMT) - add it to your diary!
Handouts from Josie Brown to support your practice.
Learner Level
Experienced beginners
Important sales information
Sales for Winter Twist Pointed Pen Italic workshop will end on Wednesday 20th October 2021 9pm BST. The recording will only be available to students who have purchased by this date. We will not be selling the recording after the live sessions.
EMAIL 1: You will receive an automated email with your order confirmation from no-reply@squarespace.com. Please check your junk/spam after ordering if you haven’t received a confirmation email. Please contact us (by email or IG message) if you need to confirm your order.
EMAIL 2: You will receive all information from info@pointedpencollective.com two days before the session (after sales end) with handouts and details of how to join the Zoom call.
Materials
Pointed nib in a holder (Brause EF66, Nikko or Zebra G, Hunt 101)
Non-waterproof ink (Pelikan 4001, iron gall, Copperplate or diluted Sumi)
Cartridge, layout or Rhodia paper. This can be in pads or loose sheets
Pencil, rubber & 30cm ruler
Water pot & kitchen roll/cloth
*Diluted gouache or watercolour paint (any colours you like)
*Finetec or metallic paints
*Brushes for mixing
*Watercolour paper (250 gsm or heavier) or coloured paper or card for a final design
Those items with a * are optional.
The Teacher
Josie Brown was classically trained in calligraphy, heraldry, illumination and bookbinding and has worked in the field for 40 years – carrying out work to commission and for exhibitions, teaching and curriculum design. She is fascinated with historical tools and materials and enjoys exploring how these may be used alongside contemporary techniques for interesting effects. Currently, Josie is particularly interested in bridging the gap between the use of broad-edge tools and the pointed pen, hence this Pointed Italic.
Important Information
Terms
Your place is secured once your payment has been processed. As the workshop recording will be made available to students for a limited time after the event, no refunds will be offered for non-attendance.
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Contacts
Email: info@pointedpencollective.com (managed by Kate)
Instagram: @learnpointedpen (managed by Cecilia)